Events

Welcome to Harlan County, where there’s always something exciting going on! Whether you’re here for our biggest party of the year at the Poke Sallet Festival or looking to get a little dirty at thrilling off-road events like the Southern Shine Crawl or the Fall Crawl, we’ve got you covered. Harlan County is a place of celebration, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

We like to think we’re on top of all the fun stuff happening around here, but now and then, a cool event might sneak by us. Maybe we missed it in our social feeds, or it’s a new thing we haven’t heard about yet. Whatever the reason, we don’t want to miss out, and neither do you! Got an event you’re excited about? Shoot us an email at harlantourism@gmail.com or send us a message on our facebook page at Visit Harlan County. As long as it meets our parameters, we’ll happily add it to our calendar. We’re all about community and tourism events that bring people together.

So, let’s make every day a reason to celebrate in Harlan County. Share your event, and let’s fill our calendar with fun for everyone!

Outdoor Movie Night

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

🎬✨ Grab your blankets and lawn chairs—our next Outdoor Movie Night is coming up soon! Join us on Friday, September 20th at the front plaza of the Harlan Center forRead more about Outdoor Movie Night

Fair Day

Pine Mountain Settlement School 36 State Hwy 510, Bledsoe, KY, United States

Travel to the historic campus of Pine Mountain Settlement School for this mountain tradition! Enter your vegetables, canned goods, quilts, artwork, and more! Ribbons will be awarded with every blueRead more about Fair Day

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Butcher Holler SpookHouse

Butcher Holler Spook House 313 Garrett Hollow Rd., Cranks, KY, United States

Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified!

Outdoor Movie Night

The Harlan Center 201 S. Main St, Harlan, KY, United States

🎬🎉 Exciting news! Due to popular demand (and a little weather interruption in August), we're hosting an extra Outdoor Movie Night! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 27th, when we’llRead more about Outdoor Movie Night

Walk for Recovery

Huff Park 201 S. Main St., Harlan, KY, United States

Celebrate and support those working toward recovery. This event includes guest speakers, inflatables, raffles, DJ, t-shirt vendors, food, resource tables, and more!

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Butcher Holler SpookHouse

Butcher Holler Spook House 313 Garrett Hollow Rd., Cranks, KY, United States

Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified!

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Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

The 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' is coming to the Cumberland Campus of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College. Celebrate Appalachian Culture this fall in Harlan County!

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Butcher Holler SpookHouse

Butcher Holler Spook House 313 Garrett Hollow Rd., Cranks, KY, United States

Are you ready for the fright of your life? Butcher Holler SpookHouse promises to leave you terrified, horrified, and petrified!